Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 2 (Q.No. 32)
Directions to Solve
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.
32.
The party stalwarts have advised the President to take it lying down for a while.
Discussion:
2 comments Page 1 of 1.
User said:
1 decade ago
To take it lying down means " to endure something without fighting back ".
Teju said:
9 years ago
It means Accept an insult, or rebuke without protest.
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